240 pages, 5 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm
regular print
Contents
Scandal and disgrace -- An Australian eagle -- In the shadow of empire -- A local flame flickers -- The empire triumphant -- An air force dismembered -- Reaping the whirlwind -- State of denial
Summary
An expose showing how Australia was left defenceless by a clique of conservative politicians, including former Prime Minister Robert Menzies, who took decisions leaving Australia without an air defence system
Analysis
World War 2
Darwin
Royal Australian Air Force
Air warfare
National security
Japan
Defence policy
Defence planning
History, 1901-1945
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical notes: pages 220-235 and index